Pilgrimage Tour

Upon arrival at the Chennai Airport pickup and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is at your disposal to enjoy at leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Chennai.

Meals & Drinks : No Meals

Following a filling breakfast, drive to Madurai. The temple town of Madurai, situated on the banks of river Vaigai, is one of the most ancient cities in India with a history dating back to the pre-Christian times. It was the imperial capital of the Pandyan Empire in the 14th Century AD. Madurai was the seat of Tamil learning and the last of the Tamil Sangams (Academies) was held here nearly 2000 years ago. Places of tourist interest include the imposing Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal, Gandhi Museum, Vaigai Dam, Thirupparankundrum, Athisayam Water Theme Park, Azhagar Koil and the Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam. Overnight at the hotel in Madurai.

Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

After an early morning breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Tirupathi; on arrival check-in into hotel. Afternoon proceed for a local sightseeing tour of Tirupathi. The temple town of Tirupathi is a major Hindu pilgrimage center; famous for its Lord Venkateswara Temple. The temple, said to be the richest in India, has a history dating back to the 9th Century A.D, when Pallavas, the rulers of Kancheepuram, patronized this temple. The temple attained the zenith of its glory in the 15th century AD under the royal patronage of the Vijayanagar Emperors. Return for an overnight stay at the hotel in Tirupathi.

Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

After breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Kancheepuram visit - Kamatchi Amman Temple, Ekambaranathar Temple, Kailasanathar Temple, Vaikunta Perumal Temple. Overnight at hotel in Kancheepuram.

Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

Following breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to Mahabalipuram, proceed for a local sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram. The town, famous for its stone carvings, is situated on the shore of Bay of Bengal, 58 km south of Chennai. Once a thriving port city under the Pallava Empire this UNESCO world heritage site has many rock-cut monuments dating from 7th - 9th century AD. Places of tourist interest include the Shore Temples, Arjuna's Penance, Krishnamandapam, Mandapams, Rathas, Crocodile Farm, Covelong beach, and Thirukkazhukundram Depart for Pondicherry by road after a refreshing breakfast; on arrival check-in into hotel. Rest of the day is at your disposal to enjoy at leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Pondicherry

Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

After breakfast, proceed for a local sightseeing tour of Pondicherry. Pondicherry, known as 'The French Riviera of the East', was a French colony until it was integrated into India as a Union territory in 1954. The town still remarkably preserves its French heritage in its many colonial monuments, cuisines, language, customs and traditions. Places of tourist interest include the Sree Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville, The French Institute and the Raj Nivas. Return for an overnight at the hotel in Pondicherry.

Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

After morning breakfast check-out from the hotel and proceed by road to Tanjore; Enroute visit - Thirukandiyur, Thiruvalyaru, and Kumbakonam Templs. On arrival Thanjavurcheck-in hotel. Rest of the day is at your disposal to enjoy at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel in Thanjavur.

Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

After a refreshing breakfast, embark on a sightseeing tour of Tanjore. Tanjore, was once the imperial capital of the Cholas, a dynasty that ruled over South India, parts of Sri Lanka, and the Maldives Islands for four centuries (900 - 1300 AD). These mighty emperors were great patrons of art, architecture, music and literature. During their reign countless magnificent temples were built all over the kingdom including many great ones in their capital city of Tanjore. The prime attraction of Tanjore is the imposing Brihadeeswara Temple built by king Rajaraja Chola in A.D 1010 - now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Places of tourist interest include Sri Brahadeeswara Temple, Palace, Art Gallery, Saraswathy Mahal Library, Schwartz Church. Overnight at the hotel in Thanjavur.

Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

After breakfast check-out from the hotel and to Trichy; Visit - Samayapuram Temple, Srirangam Temple, Tiruvanaikaval Temple & Uchchipillayar Temple. Overnight at the hotel in Trichy.

Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

Following a filling breakfast, drive to Madurai. The temple town of Madurai, situated on the banks of river Vaigai, is one of the most ancient cities in India with a history dating back to the pre-Christian times. It was the imperial capital of the Pandyan Empire in the 14th Century AD. Madurai was the seat of Tamil learning and the last of the Tamil Sangams (Academies) was held here nearly 2000 years ago. Places of tourist interest include the imposing Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal, Gandhi Museum, Vaigai Dam, Thirupparankundrum, Athisayam Water Theme Park, Azhagar Koil and the Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam. Overnight at the hotel in Madurai.

Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

After breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Trivandrum Airport for your onward journey.

Meals & Drinks : Breakfast